Executive announcement at Ace
Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. appointed John Tovar to the position of VP of retail operations and new business. Tovar will report to John Surane, executive VP of merchandising, retail operations, business to business, and wholesale holdings.
Tovar joins Ace Hardware from GameStop where he served as VP of merchandising. His responsibilities included the strategic direction for the company’s Buy-Sell-Trade business model across all 4,000 locations, wholesale distribution channels and ecommerce site. Tovar brings more than 15 years of experience in the retail industry, including leadership roles with Home Depot and 24 Hour Fitness.
John Tovar
“We are pleased to welcome John to Ace in his role,” said Surane. “John’s years of experience within the retail industry will enhance and strengthen the already outstanding skills and experience of our current team.”
Tovar received an MBA from Georgia Tech and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business Administration from UCLA.
Tovar takes over the role previously held by Dan Miller, who retired in April.
Tovar joins Ace Hardware from GameStop where he served as VP of merchandising. His responsibilities included the strategic direction for the company’s Buy-Sell-Trade business model across all 4,000 locations, wholesale distribution channels and ecommerce site. Tovar brings more than 15 years of experience in the retail industry, including leadership roles with Home Depot and 24 Hour Fitness.
John Tovar“We are pleased to welcome John to Ace in his role,” said Surane. “John’s years of experience within the retail industry will enhance and strengthen the already outstanding skills and experience of our current team.”
Tovar received an MBA from Georgia Tech and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business Administration from UCLA.
Tovar takes over the role previously held by Dan Miller, who retired in April.